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UAE urges UN Human Rights Council to prioritise political solutions to crises in Arab world

UAE minister asks council to double efforts to address the suffering of people in Syria, Libya, Yemen and Palestine.

Ahmed Al Jarman, the UAE’s Assistant Minister for Human Rights and International Law, addressed the 37th meeting of the Human Rights Council at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva on Tuesday. AP

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The Arab world is coping with multiple challenges and prolonged crises that have had dire consequences on the people in the region, a UAE assistant minister told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday.

He also said that the UAE stance on Syria is that continued regional interference undermines endeavours to ensure the safety of the people and the territorial integrity of the country.

"The UAE calls on all parties concerned with the Syrian crisis to adhere to international efforts aimed at putting an end to all acts of violence against civilians and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to all Syrians," Mr Al Jarman said.

On Libya, the assistant minister said the UAE supported regional efforts to ensure national reconciliation, security and stability with peaceful dialogue the only path to support the political process.

On Iraq, he said the Emirates would continue to support the country in its battle against Daesh and back efforts to maintain unity in the country.